AFAIK, the WAG 6 series had SEPEX transmission, which is the ultimate in DC motor traction technology. Hence it could have a common motoring/braking control. The control stand is so compact! Note the classy spotlight on the top left illuminating the controls and the easy maintenance access hatch to the headlamps set in the roof. The circular wheel in the view is obviously the parking brake.

Posted by Apurva Bahadur on 2009 Aug 24 16:20:48 +0000

What a spacious cab...

Posted by Samar on 2009 Aug 24 16:27:24 +0000

WAG 6 technical sheet indicates that these locos use Thyristor Chopper technology with independent excitation for motors. In this case notching would not be present as semiconductors would control excitation of motor under variable load by varying excitation voltage. This arrangement coupled with Wheel slip detection might be useful considering WAG 6 work with heavier loads and steep grades of KK line.

PS: Look at the stylish shades on LP ;-)

Posted by Anant K Singh on 2009 Aug 25 04:58:04 +0000

Ersthwile bus conductor, famous movie star and now.. a loco pilot!!
Spacious cab by the way.

Posted by PVS Praveen Kumar on 2009 Aug 25 18:26:49 +0000

Wheel on the Right would be the hand/Parking brake.

Posted by Ashwanth on 2009 Sep 19 10:47:15 +0000